Immigration from Egypt to Canada.
1,955 citizens of Egypt became permanent residents in 2025, making it the number 34 source country. The highest year since 2015 was 2015 (3,760). From January to July 2026: 1,095.
Data through July 2026Retrieved October 8, 2026Updated monthly, mid-month
Permanent residents per year
Citizens of Egypt.
| Period | Permanent residents |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,760 |
| 2016 | 3,090 |
| 2017 | 2,870 |
| 2018 | 3,515 |
| 2019 | 3,660 |
| 2020 | 1,905 |
| 2021 | 3,220 |
| 2022 | 2,885 |
| 2023 | 2,515 |
| 2024 | 2,615 |
| 2025 | 1,955 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 1,095 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data). 2026 covers January to July only.
By immigration category
Per year.
| Category | Economic | Family | Refugees and protected persons | Humanitarian and other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,965 | 420 | 230 | 60 |
| 2016 | 2,025 | 550 | 335 | 80 |
| 2017 | 1,770 | 490 | 370 | 190 |
| 2018 | 2,575 | 420 | 355 | 65 |
| 2019 | 2,555 | 565 | 380 | 45 |
| 2020 | 1,005 | 270 | 550 | 15 |
| 2021 | 1,165 | 490 | 1,485 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1,700 | 495 | 610 | 10 |
| 2023 | 1,395 | 500 | 475 | 25 |
| 2024 | 1,430 | 640 | 435 | 25 |
| 2025 | 980 | 520 | 340 | 0 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Top programs, 2023 to 2025 combined
| Program | Value |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program | 1,430 |
| Spouses and partners | 945 |
| Protected persons in Canada | 840 |
| Federal Skilled Worker | 755 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 530 |
| Parents and grandparents | 455 |
| Privately sponsored refugees | 235 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program | 65 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Study and work permits
New permit holders per year.
| Period | Study permits | IMP work permits | TFWP work permits | Express Entry invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 825 | 465 | 5 | 105 |
| 2016 | 1,070 | 665 | 10 | 210 |
| 2017 | 1,290 | 670 | 40 | 940 |
| 2018 | 1,345 | 730 | 20 | 765 |
| 2019 | 1,605 | 875 | 60 | 540 |
| 2020 | 1,065 | 770 | 35 | 470 |
| 2021 | 1,955 | 1,020 | 65 | 370 |
| 2022 | 1,715 | 1,225 | 115 | 225 |
| 2023 | 1,775 | 1,700 | 200 | 545 |
| 2024 | 1,670 | 1,530 | 170 | 415 |
| 2025 | 1,655 | 1,250 | 160 | 290 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 860 | 1,310 | 75 | 250 |
Source: IRCC, Temporary Residents: Study Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Temporary Residents: TFWP and IMP Work Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Express Entry – Invited Candidates – Monthly IRCC Updates. 2026 covers January to July only.
Who stays, who settled.
- Where people born in Egypt live: Census Atlas.
- Compare Egypt with another country: compare tool.